Advertised (on their website) as Europe's biggest tribute and new acts festival, this is the best…read morefestival I have ever been too. Don't be put off by the tribute side of it, I know you can get some pretty bad tributes but at Glastonbudget they make an effort to get the best. I have to admit that I enjoyed watching the Dead hot chillis more than I enjoyed the real act (at Earls court) - they have so much energy, and you actually have a chance to get to the front of the audience. The new acts are also great, they get some great new acts and it is fab to have a chance to see so many! Value for money is fantastic - ticket prices at the moment are just less than £50 for the whole weekend including camping. Another thing the festival prides itself on is keeping food and drink prices reasonable, so prices are similar to those in a pub. They serve a selection of real ales and ciders which were very popular with the lads in our group. The only complaint I have is about the weather - it rained badly on the Sunday 2 years ago!! They did improve things a lot last year by adding two music tents, one in the camp field and one in the main arena, the rain wasn't too bad but at least they were prepared if it had been. This event is getting bigger year after year, I would highly recommend it (and have been to all my friends!!)

went to the 2013 download, it was on my bucket list it was the best camping concert venue i've ever…read morebeen to. the international mixture of people was incedible. met some irish folk that i ended up hanging with for the duration of the awesome show. its 5 days of camping and 3 days of concert. the brits are a wacky lot and it was like a drunken holloween party that just kept going and going , the energizer bunny would have been killed and cooked at this party ! there is a tent city that has everything you could need. beer tent, food tent, comedy club a couple of night clubs (with live music !) camping supply tent, thrift stores and wacky cosume stores. i met alot of really great people that i would like to see again . i couldn't make it to 2014 but i wouldn't miss 2015 for the world. security was a litle stand offish and dickish but they usually are at american venues and the english security didn't disappoint us. They have carnival rides also, just right for a drunken late night fun.

This is a two day festival in the beautiful location of tittlesworth water. with live music and…read morecrafts this festival is perfect for young children. When the sun sets in a haze over the water it really is somthing else! Its a shame the was no bar but i expect it was becuase it was so close to the water and they couldnt or decided not to get a licence, this maybe added with the family/relaxed atmosphere. This for some made it unique. Alcohol was still alouded on site and music hit on till late. music included hippy scar and a lively big haired punk set. a very little acoustic tent hit out niche tunes behind the hill in the day. A plesant day

WOW!!!! Just got back from our first visit to the Secret Garden Party. Better than Glasto probably…read morebecause the emphasis is on art AND music so there is lots to do. This time loads of good music plus circus skills, sock wrestling, hula hooping, explorers camp, dance, camera obscura, samba lessons, yoga, ferris wheel etc etc etc. Lots of eccentric costumes, very kid friendly. Fantastic atmosphere - very friendly and good natured. No flights, no trouble. Even the toilets were reasonable - much better than other festivals :-) In 2005, The Secret Garden Party won the Best Small Festival prize at the UK Festival Awards. It won the Best Small Festival prize for the second time in 2008. In 2007, it was named 'best British music festival' by Radio 1. We're booking for next year without a doubt :-)

Had a great time. Most rides were fairly priced. Music was overly loud, probably too loud in some…read moreareas. Also wouldn't bother riding the Starflyer (big swing ride) in the middle. Overpriced for ride time. Last year 5 mins this year only 1.5 mins. Not worth it for £7.50...

I went to this one time and I've gotta say I wasn't that impressed. It was ok, the rides were…read morepretty average though, some of them looked like death traps really. Also there was a very large chav population, I wouldn't really recommend going at night unless there's a big group of you, and keep an eye on your wallet at all times. Saying this it does seem to be crowded, parking there is a bit of a nightmare so unless you know a little side street with some parking expect to have to park a long way away. Traditional travelling fair really, carnies trying to grab your money, overpriced rides, lots of candyfloss, a different day out for once but I guess I'm not really a fan of fairs in general, if you are give it a go!

Standing in a field for three and a half days is pretty boring,however throw in around 100 Metal…read morebands and field standing turns into the best thing you can do in the middle of August in Derbyshire. This was my 4th Bloodstock in a row,and it keeps getting better and better. One of the main draws for me is it's size,it's not stupidly big like the Downloads and Glastos of this world,this years attendance was 11000,and whilst this means they will never be able to afford the Iron Maidens and Metallica's they still sign up some decent headliners,Alice Cooper and Machine Head being 2 of the 3 headliners this year. Expect to pay the usual festival prices for things,or take your own food and booze and pop back to your tent in between bands,the size of the fest means that you are never more than 5 mins away from where you pitched. There are plenty of diverse food stalls and a decent amount of merch to buy,there are four stages,all within staggering distance of each other,and most importantly Me! If you are already a MetalHead then you may have already been to Bloodstock (Gold star for you) but if you are yet to attend a Metal fest then may I suggest you give Bloodstock a try next year? £125 for 100+ bands is money well spent,and the mighty Anthrax have already been announced for 2013! Bang your f*****g head \M/

Had a really good time at this rock/metal festival. My friend had raved about it for years so I…read morethought I'd give it a go-for one day anyway! I only knew a few of the bands but the good weather and company made up for it. I would call it a micro-Download. In comparison the site is tiny, but this makes it feel more safe and friendly and obviously much easier to get around. £70 was a lot to pay for a day ticket, plus there's £20 in parking which I think is cheeky! Also they don't take cards like at download which was annoying. I would go back if lots of bands I knew were playing/had plenty of money/guarantee of good weather! I know my friend will go back regardless!;)

My visit with two good pals was not only my first Stockport Beer Festival experience, but also the…read morefirst time in a football ground for probably 15 years - it made for a really good venue. There was no need to buy tickets in advance, you could rock up there on the day. One thing we found very annoying was that after £5 for entry and £2 for a glass you had to pay again for a programme (which we refused to). Come on CAMRA, this should have been included. The many, many alphabetised cask beers and ciders were lined up down either side of the entry corridor. If you're a cider fan than this festival is definitely for you, I've never seen so many. As you could expect this area of the venue was extremely busy, bordering on claustrophobic, so once you've been served head to the far end which leads you down to the outside terraces. They open The Cheadle End stand so you can sit and look out over the hallowed ground of Edgeley Park whilst supping your amber nectar. If you'd prefer a proper sit down, head through to Bar Nouveau which features a range of brand new beers that are making their debut at the festival. The large banqueting suite has lots of table seating, a small stage and a dance floor (which towards the end of the night starts to resemble an office Christmas party...). Overall a thoroughly enjoyable event, not only due to the sheer range on offer but also the friendly volunteers and great atmosphere. Definitely one for your calendar.

Amazing small festival near Market Harborough. They don't give out the address so I can't be…read morespecific about where it is but be sure to look it up. A bit like Glastonbury only on a tiny scale. I reckon there was about 5000 people there, it was only £90 and everything is a lot lot easier than Glastonbury. The weather was beautiful which obviously helped but would have been good anywhere and there were loads of tents where you could shelter. There was a good selection of smaller artists, good DJ's and other acts. There was a massive 'Rio style' carnival Saturday night which paraded around the campsite and everyone got dressed up. I will definitely go back. 100% next year and think you should go too!

Hi ya, The place you are talking about is called Kelmarsh. I live nearby and wasn't sure what it…read morewas, but now I do. Sounds like it was fun, however, there was a lot of cars that were vandalised that were parked in the lanes over the 2 days, so worth bearing that in mind. Jo

This year will see the fifteenth edition of the Harborne Carnival, which literally takes over the…read moreentire high street of Harborne. The event was set up by Ron Hill in 1998, who took inspiration from the first Harborne charity fete in 1891, a carnival that had been revived several times, with the last in 1968. Last year's street party saw over 60000 attending what is often called the UK's second largest celebrations of its type. With the sun blaring, it was an absolutely perfect day out for friends and family alike. Taking to the streets are a wide range of floats and people, from dancers to old fashioned cars to bikes to brass bands, if you don't keep an eye on the road, you're sure to miss some of the most intriguing, artistic floats you'll ever see. Along with floats, the streets are also filled with fairground rides activities, and stalls which are all designed to raise money for local charities. The carnival is a hit with the kids, and the surrounding Harborne pubs are perfectly located for fueling the adults with alcohol to help them soak up the atmosphere. The smell of local grub sold on the street is also highly tempting, so be prepared to enjoy a jam packed, belly bursting event. My first experience of the carnival was last year, and I cannot wait for this years! Not long to go!

My friends and I only discovered the Harborne carnival last summer, which happened to…read morecoincidentally fall on my birthday, making all more reason to celebrate. The infamous high street is packed, whether it be floats or just people, it's seemingly one way traffic, but in all fairness, it's something that adds to the atmosphere if anything. Despite being a great day out, weather depending, you'll see your fair share of topless men/boys and drinking on the streets. With the pubs often closing for a few hours in the mid afternoon, people often take drinking outside, making the most of the Sainsburys towards the end of the street. Some people may find the off putting, but as my rating suggests, the day, overall, really is a laugh. I'd definitely recommend it, especially to anyone in their late teens, pushing 20. After all, it could fall on my birthday again, in which case you can buy me a pint..

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